XL5 and XL RF
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5. Transport
The XL5 and XL RF were designed to facilitate access to adapted transport and come
equipped with factory-installed securement points.
It is important to carefully read the
Technical sheet - Use as a seat in a motor vehicle
, in
its entirety before using your wheelchair in an adapted transport vehicle to
familiarize yourself with your wheelchair’s technical specifications and requirements.
Technical sheet – Use as a seat in a motor vehicle: XL5: p. 73
Technical sheet – Use as a seat in a motor vehicle: XL RF: p. 83
Please take note that if you want to travel onboard a motor vehicle that is not approved
by Transport Canada as an adapted transport vehicle, it is important to read the
following warnings.
• Never use the wheelchair as a seat onboard a standard motor vehicle. In the event
of a collision or a sudden stop, the occupant may be ejected from the wheelchair
and may sustain serious injuries. The wheelchair’s belts and harnesses are not
designed to secure the occupant in these circumstances and may increase the risk
of injury.
• During vehicle transportation, an unoccupied wheelchair should be placed inside
the vehicle’s cargo compartment or secured with straps inside the vehicle for the
duration of travel.
• Never leave the wheelchair on the front or back seat. In the event of an accident
or sudden stop, the wheelchair could move or be thrown forward and distract or
even injure the driver or passengers.
• The wheelchair occupant should always use the vehicle’s approved seat and
safety belt.
• Never use a wheelchair that has been implicated in a traffic accident without
having had conducted a thorough inspection by a qualified technician. Cease all
use of the wheelchair if it shows any signs of damage.
